Melinda Dillon
Melinda Rose Dillon (October 13, 1939 - January 9, 2023) was a twice Oscar nominated American actress. She was best known for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Absence of Malice and the holiday classic A Christmas Story.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1939-10-13 · Hope, Arkansas, USA
- Died
- 2023-01-09
Known for
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — Jillian Guiler
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Jenny Rogers
- Magnolia (1999) — Rose Gator
- A Christmas Story (1983) — Mother
- Reign Over Me (2007) — Ginger Timpleman
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) — Merna
- Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — Nancy Henderson
- The Muppet Movie (1979) — Woman with Balloon
- Bonanza (1959) — Cissy Summers
- Captain America (1990) — Mrs. Rogers
- Slap Shot (1977) — Suzanne Hanrahan
- The Prince of Tides (1991) — Savannah Wingo
- The Twilight Zone (1985) — (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")
- Absence of Malice (1981) — Teresa Perrone
- F.I.S.T. (1978) — Anna Zarinkas
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) — Mrs. Darling